Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford has announced that the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest is accepting photos now as part of the Ag Invest program. Students across the state are invited to submit their most innovative, scenic snapshot that depicts their vision of the agriculture in the state. The contest winners will make their mark on Illinois agriculture as they will be featured on the new marketing materials for Ag Invest and prominently displayed at the Illinois State Fair. Additionally, the top winners in each age group will receive a $100 deposit in an existing Bright Start college savings account, along with other prizes. There were more than 130 photos submitted last year from students 8 to 18 years of age. The deadline is July 9th. To read all the rules, terms and legal conditions associated with this contest, visit www.Treasurer.Il.Gov or contact Rebecca Huston at 217-558-6217.